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I have downloaded FoxitReader2.2.1025_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz. When I extract it and execute it it tries to install in my user's home directory. I believe that way it is not accessible by other users.

How can I install it to be accessible by other users?

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To install to the system rather than your $HOME (and thus make Foxit accessible to all users) simply run the install script with elevated privileges:

sudo ./FoxitReader.enu.setup.2.1.0805\(r225432\).x64.run

Specify a system path in the 'Installation Folder' box that comes up:

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And all should be well. The installer does not fully comprehend the use of sudo but rest assured it will be a system-wide installation and available to all users...

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